FORDLAND HIGH

WWW.FORDLANDSCHOOLS.ORG

186 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fordland High School is a public secondary institution located in Fordland, Missouri, serving as a core component of the Fordland R-III School District. As a smaller, rural school, it focuses on providing a tight-knit educational environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a community-centered approach to learning. The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, pursuing vocational training, or advancing to higher education.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities and athletic programs that help foster school spirit and student engagement. The administration and faculty strive to maintain a supportive atmosphere, utilizing their web presence to keep families and the community informed about academic calendars, school policies, and district news. Overall, Fordland High serves as a vital hub for the local community, emphasizing both scholastic achievement and character development.

186

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORDLAND HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	2
Asian	2
Two or More	4

White
178 (95.7 %)
Two or More
4 (2.2 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FORDLAND R-III
Phone:	(417)767-4555
Website:	http://WWW.FORDLANDSCHOOLS.ORG
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 51

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 38